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Morpeth in the Great War

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473866286
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Morpeth in the Great War written by Craig Armstrong and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morpeth played a key role in Northumberland's war effort. As a market town and the seat of government of the county authority, the town was significant in the coordination of Northumberlands war effort. With a wide rural hinterland, it played a huge part in the production and dispersal of vital food. The town also occupied a position on the fringes of the Northumberland coal district, and many of the men and businesses of Morpeth were engaged in the equally vital work of mining. The town shared a proud tradition of military service with the wider region, reflected in the huge numbers of Morpeth men and women who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as nursing. It was a recruitment centre, with its own unit of the 1/7th (Territorial) battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers.For many of those left behind in Morpeth the war was a time of fear and hardship. This book includes accounts of the struggles that many families faced in coping with wartime policies, severe shortages, rising wartime prices, longer working hours and endless worry, sometimes in the face of accusations of drunkenness or idleness from the authorities and unfair criticism of the rural districts recruiting record. Despite the hardships, Morpethians continued to provide incredible charitable support right up until the end of the war, in addition to their work efforts. These momentous efforts are explained throughout this book, which is a poignant testimony to the bravery, self-sacrifice and determination of the people of Morpeth during the Great War.

Alnwick in the Great War

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473875218
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Alnwick in the Great War written by Craig Armstrong and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a market town and one of the seats of government of the county authority, Alnwick played a key role in the coordination of Northumberlands war effort. With a wide rural hinterland, the town was considerably important in the production and dispersal of food, which was vital to the war effort. As the home of the Duke of Northumberland, the town had a hugely influential role in the overall Northumbrian war effort from civilian affairs to military recruitment.The town shared a proud tradition of military service with the wider region, and this was reflected in the huge numbers of Alnwick men and women who came forward for service in the military or in roles such as nursing. The town was a regional recruitment centre and hosted its own unit of the 1/7th (Territorial) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, as well as other military units. From 1915, Alnwick was also one of the largest infantry training bases in the north of England. Many of the locally raised Pals Battalions, which were raised in the north, received their training here. For those left behind in Alnwick, the war was a time of worry and hardship, however others saw the business opportunities. This book includes accounts of the struggle that local families faced in coping with rising wartime prices, longer working hours and endless worry, sometimes in the face of accusations of drunkenness or idleness from the authorities and unfair criticism of the rural districts recruiting record.Despite these hardships, the people of Alnwick provided incredible charitable support right up until the end of the war, in addition to their normal efforts. Several military hospitals were set up in the town and surrounding area, with the training base later becoming a recuperation base for injured soldiers. These momentous efforts are explained throughout this compelling book, which is a testimony to the bravery, self-sacrifice and determination of the people of Alnwick during the Great War.

The Mystery Ship : A Story of The 'Q' Ships During The Great War

Author : Percy F. Westerman
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Mystery Ship : A Story of The 'Q' Ships During The Great War written by Percy F. Westerman and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery Ship: A Story of the 'Q' Ships During the Great War by Percy F. Westerman: A gripping war novel by Percy F. Westerman, set during World War I and centered around the use of 'Q' ships. These deceptive vessels were armed merchant ships used by the British Navy to counter German U-boats. In this thrilling tale, Westerman explores the daring missions and the perilous encounters between the 'Q' ships and enemy submarines, offering readers an immersive and action-packed depiction of naval warfare during the Great War. Key Aspects of the Book "The Mystery Ship: A Story of the 'Q' Ships During the Great War": Naval Warfare: Westerman's novel provides an exciting and detailed portrayal of naval warfare and the strategies employed by the 'Q' ships. Historical Context: The book places the narrative within the broader historical context of World War I and the vital role played by maritime vessels during the conflict. Heroism and Sacrifice: "The Mystery Ship" showcases the heroism and bravery of the naval crews who risked their lives to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats. Percy F. Westerman was a British author known for his adventure novels, especially those centered around naval and maritime themes. Born in 1876, Westerman's works often drew from his own experiences as a Royal Navy officer. His novel The Mystery Ship reflects his passion for writing thrilling and action-packed tales that transport readers into the world of naval warfare during a critical period in history.

The Boy Scouts in the Great War

Author : Craig Armstrong
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526723255
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Boy Scouts in the Great War written by Craig Armstrong and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Boy Scouts Association was just seven years old when war broke out in 1914. With its members brought up with a strong ethos of duty and loyalty, it was no surprise that many wanted to play the best role possible in the nation’s war effort. Many members were amongst those who rallied to the colors and enlisted in the heady days of the first weeks and months of the war. Some already belonged to either the Reserves or the Territorials and so found themselves immediately thrust into the front lines and casualty rates were high. Several of those who fought were decorated for their service, with a number even wining the Victoria Cross. On the Home Front, Boy Scouts served as messengers, printers, dispatch riders etc. in the War Office and other government offices, both locally and nationally. Scouts helped gather in the harvest, hunted for spies, aided the civil and military authorities, maintained watch during air raids, helped various wartime charities and sold old bottles to raise funds for recreational huts and ambulances for the front. Others found themselves mounting guard on the coasts and on vulnerable points such as the railway network, or aiding recruitment efforts across the country. The Boy Scout became a trusted and common sight on the streets of the country and the contribution they made was great indeed.

The Harrow School Register, 1845-1925

Author : Harrow School
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Harrow School Register, 1845-1925 written by Harrow School and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Mystery Ship

Author : Percy F. Westerman
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Mystery Ship written by Percy F. Westerman and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Mystery Ship: A Story of the 'Q' Ships During the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is an enthralling adventure novel set during World War I. Westerman's narrative transports readers to the perilous world of naval warfare and the covert operations of 'Q' ships. The story is filled with suspense, espionage, and the courage of those who served aboard these disguised vessels. "The Mystery Ship" offers an exciting and historically accurate portrayal of this lesser-known aspect of naval warfare during the Great War, making it a captivating read for fans of military fiction and maritime history.

Pioneers of Armour in the Great War

Author : David A. Finlayson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526715074
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Pioneers of Armour in the Great War written by David A. Finlayson and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pioneers of Armour in the Great War tells the story of the only Australian mechanized units of the Great War. The 1st Australian Armoured Car Section, later the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol, and the Special Tank Section were among the trailblazers of mechanization and represented the cutting edge of technology on the Great War battlefield.The1st Armoured Car Section was raised in Melbourne in 1916, the brainchild of a group of enthusiasts who financed, designed and then built two armored cars. Having persuaded the Australian Army of the vehicles' utility in the desert campaign, the armored car section, later re-equipped with Model T Fords and retitled the 1st Australian Light Car Patrol, provided valuable service until well after the Armistice.The First World War also saw the emergence of the tank which, despite unpromising beginnings, was to realize its potential in the crucial 1918 battles of Hamel and Amiens. A British Mark IV tank which toured Australia in 1918 demonstrated the power of this new weapon to an awestruck Australian public.Much of the story of the armored cars is told in the voices of the original members of the section and in newspaper articles of the time which highlight the novelty of these vehicles. Painstaking research has produced a remarkable collection of images to accompany the narrative, many never previously published. Biographies of the members of these extraordinary units are also a feature of this book, their stories told from the cradle to the grave. Appendixes provide a wealth of supporting biographical and technical information that enriches the text and adds factual detail.

Border Collie Studies

Author : John Herries McCulloch
Publisher : WSN (Maps and Plans)
ISBN 13 : 185829066X
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book Border Collie Studies written by John Herries McCulloch and published by WSN (Maps and Plans). This book was released on 1952 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Football's Great War

Author : Alexander Jackson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1399002236
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Football's Great War written by Alexander Jackson and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2022-04-06 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As modern football grapples with the implications of a global crisis, this book looks at first in the game’s history: The First World War. The game’s structure and fabric faced existential challenges as fundamental questions were asked about its place and value in English society. This study explores how conflict reshaped the People’s Game on the English Home Front. The wartime seasons saw football's entire commercial model challenged and questioned. In 1915, the FA banned the payment of players, reopening a decades-old dispute between the game's early amateur values and its modern links to the world of capital and lucrative entertainment. Wartime football forced supporters to consider whether the game should continue, and if so, in what form? Using an array of previously unused sources and images, this book explores how players, administrators and fans grappled with these questions as daily life was continually reshaped by the demands of total war. From grassroots to elite football, players to spectators, gambling to charity work, this study examines the social, economic and cultural impact of what became Football's Great War.

A Kitchener Man's Bit: An Account of the Great War 1914-18

Author : Gerald Dennis
Publisher : Helion
ISBN 13 : 1912174472
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book A Kitchener Man's Bit: An Account of the Great War 1914-18 written by Gerald Dennis and published by Helion. This book was released on 2016-12-22 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long out of print, this new edition memoir by an intelligent and articulate “other rank", provides fascinating insights into the Great War infantryman's experience. In autumn 1915, twenty-year-old Gerald Dennis enlisted in Kitchener’s Army. Assigned to the 21st (Service) Battalion of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps, affectionately known as the “Yeoman Rifles”, he experienced fierce fighting on the Somme 1916, during Messines Ridge and Third Ypres in 1917 before deployment to Italy in the immediate aftermath of the Caporetto disaster. Re-assigned to a battalion of the Cameron Highlanders in summer 1918, Dennis took part in the advance to victory before demobilisation in 1919. A vivid and engaging record of wartime service and comradeship, his recollections are not those of the archetype disenchanted ex-soldier: “Whatever impressions the readers of this book draw, I would like to emphasise that I bear no resentment or bitterness. As far as I could, I have drawn a true and honest picture of my army life … I realise that I did only the merest little bit for my King and Country, not that we gave either special thought. We had volunteered for them.” M.S.L. 3.11.2015

SPECIAL EVENT POSTMARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM VOLUME 4

Author : ALAN FINCH
Publisher : BRITISH POSTMARK SOCIETY
ISBN 13 : 0900214112
Total Pages : 317 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book SPECIAL EVENT POSTMARKS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM VOLUME 4 written by ALAN FINCH and published by BRITISH POSTMARK SOCIETY. This book was released on 2004 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A catalogue of postmarks used on mail posted at congresses, exhibitions, shows etc, and for anniversaries from 1994-2003.

The Giggleswick School Register, 1499 to 1921

Author : Giggleswick School (Giggleswick, England)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Giggleswick School Register, 1499 to 1921 written by Giggleswick School (Giggleswick, England) and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Tommy at War

Author : John Sadler
Publisher : Biteback Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849546096
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (495 download)

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Download or read book Tommy at War written by John Sadler and published by Biteback Publishing. This book was released on 2013-05-09 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2014 marks the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War, arguably the definitive conflict in the history of Europe. Never before or since has such a great swell of popular sentiment produced such a patriotic rush to arms. In the trenches and on the battlefield, British soldiers united with their allies to fight valiantly for the cause. At very great cost, they delivered Western Europe from a new Dark Age. Providing a vital insight into this pivotal period, historians John Sadler and Rosie Serdiville disclose the poignant and emotive experiences of war, in the front line and behind, from men and women of every class and background. Combining rich anecdote and unique testimony, the stories of those that passed through the ordeal of war reveal remarkable tales of horror and suffering, but also the comradeship, exhilaration and adventure of the Western Front. This is the human story of the Great War, told by those who lived through it.

The Newcastle Commercials

Author : Ian S. Johnson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Military
ISBN 13 : 1526735326
Total Pages : 1111 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book The Newcastle Commercials written by Ian S. Johnson and published by Pen and Sword Military. This book was released on 2021-12-08 with total page 1111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The planning for the raising of what was to become 16th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, started within two days of the outbreak of the war. The initial efforts took on a more professional look within a month, when the Newcastle Chambers of Commerce set about raising money and aiming to raise several battalions in response to Lord Kitchener's call for men. The outcome was a Pals battalion, the 1st Newcastle Commercials. Arriving in France at the end of 1915, the battalion, like so many others of its type, had its first experience of a major action on the Somme on 1st July 1916, in its case in the forlorn attempt to capture the German front line village of Thiepval. The outcome is well known; a disaster that ravaged the battalion's ranks. However, the battalion was reinforced, reorganized, and took its part in actions at Ovillers and along the Ancre as the battle grinder on over the next four and a half months. In 1917 it was involved in the advance on the Hindenburg Line and was then transferred to the North Sea coast, with the intention of taking part in the daring plan to launch a major amphibious landing behind the German lines in the summer. This was thwarted by a masterly pre-emptive German counter stroke. By the end of the year the battalion was engaged in operations in the northern part of the Salient after the Battle of Third Ypres (Passchendaele) had formally ended. In early February 1918 the battalion was disbanded as part of a general reorganization of the BEF, which saw divisions losing three of their twelve infantry battalions. In outline it is a common story; but, as for all the Pals battalions, its unusual origins and its very close connection to a local area, in this case Newcastle, provides an enduring fascination for today's generation. Ian Johnson has worked extraordinarily hard to gather documents from members of the battalion - letters, diaries, and recollections - as well as numerous photographs. He has prepared extensive appendices on its membership and its casualties. The outcome is a fitting tribute to these young men from Newcastle men of a century ago who, for whatever motive, answered their country's call, all too many of whom paid for it with their lives or their health.

Sheffield's Great War and Beyond

Author : Peter Warr
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1473827868
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)

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Download or read book Sheffield's Great War and Beyond written by Peter Warr and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2015-08-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is out of the ordinary. As well as describing the many changes in Sheffield between 1914 and 1918, it tells about the troubling events in following years as poverty and riots took hold. It is also special in identifying hundreds of small as well as large Sheffield companies that worked to provide the necessities of war. With many previously-hidden facts, the book describes the city's 'national factories', the new Ministry of Munitions, the government's control of companies, arguments about the employment of women, an increased emphasis on workers' welfare, the impact of the Sheffield Committee on Munitions of War, and the special contributions of the Cutlers' Company. Compulsory call-up, conscientious objectors and the work of the Sheffield Military Tribunal are also brought to life, as are problems caused by a shortage of food and the eventual imposition of rationing. The city's German prisoners of war are introduced, as are the ravages of influenza and the terrible poverty and conflict that soon afflicted the city. These local changes are presented against a background of important national events and with more than 100 original photographs.

Taking London

Author : Martin Dugard
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 059347323X
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book Taking London written by Martin Dugard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-06-11 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Martin Dugard, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Bill O'Reilly's Killing series—with more than 12 million copies sold—comes a soaring account of England's desperate fight to fend off German invasion. Great Britain, summer 1940. The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin. Adolf Hitler’s powerful armies control Europe. England stands alone against this juggernaut, the whole world knowing it is only a matter of time before Nazi Germany unleashes its military might on the island nation. In London, a new prime minister named Winston Churchill is determined to defeat the Nazi menace, no matter the costs. Luckily for Churchill, one quirky Englishman has seen the future. Air Vice-Marshall Hugh Dowding is head of the Royal Air Force Fighter Command. He has spent years preparing his nation's aerial defenses, utilizing the new technology of radar, training hundreds of hand-picked young pilots, and overseeing the design and purchase of the world's most up-to-date fighter aircraft. In time, the names "Spitfire" and "Hurricane" will become iconic, these airplanes synonymous with a David versus Goliath struggle between the RAF and German Luftwaffe. For the first time in history, the battlefield will not be land or water but entirely contested in the blue skies above. Nazi victory depends upon their overwhelming air power. The fate of not just the British people, but all of Western Civilization, hinges on a small group of elite pilots stopping this onslaught—a band of brothers who will go down in history as the Few. Taking London puts the reader inside the action, telling the complex personal sagas of Churchill, Dowding, and legendary fighter pilots like Peter Townsend, Geoffrey Wellum, Richard Hillary, and American Billy Fiske, all set against the defiant backdrop of wartime London. Told in fast-paced, you-are-there fashion, this third book in the epic Taking series will have readers turning the pages late into the night.

The Northumbrians

Author : Dan Jackson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 1787383490
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book The Northumbrians written by Dan Jackson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is the North East the most distinctive region of England? Where do the stereotypes about North Easterners come from, and why are they so often misunderstood? In this wideranging new history of the people of North East England, Dan Jackson explores the deep roots of Northumbrian culture--hard work and heavy drinking, sociability and sentimentality, militarism and masculinity--in centuries of border warfare and dangerous and demanding work in industry, at sea and underground. He explains how the landscape and architecture of the North East explains so much about the people who have lived there, and how a 'Northumbrian Enlightenment' emerged from this most literate part of England, leading to a catalogue of inventions that changed the world, from the locomotive to the lightbulb. Jackson's Northumbrian journey reaches right to the present day, as this remarkable region finds itself caught between an indifferent south and a newly assertive Scotland. Covering everything from the Venerable Bede and the prince-bishops of Durham to Viz and Geordie Shore, this vital new history makes sense of a part of England facing an uncertain future, but whose people remain as distinctive as ever.